Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Specialist
Location: Hounslow / Ealing / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Salary/Rate: £35,365 plus benefits including the below:

* A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme

* 24-hour Employee Assistance

* Paid Enhanced DBS

* Eye care vouchers & Perkbox (employee benefits platform – for wellbeing and discounts)

* Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

About the Role

As part of a new 10-year strategic vision, this important role will adapt, flex and grow to support operational colleagues in developing a local bespoke offer of care and support.

Working within the Specialist Support Team, you will support the PBS Lead in implementing a modern, organisation-wide approach to designing and delivering new support models. You will take the lead in assessing and implementing effective, person-centred interventions for individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

This role is highly collaborative. You will work closely with families, support teams and external professionals, ensuring an effective “team around the person” approach. The focus will be on improving quality of life, reducing restrictive practices, and maximising opportunities for people to play meaningful roles in their communities.

Hounslow position: You’ll work closely with eleven individuals in their own homes, supporting them to have fulfilling lives. This role is ideal for a passionate PBS practitioner who values the chance to have a long-term impact by working with colleagues to develop their practice over time. There will be opportunities for development in specific areas of interest such as active support and trauma informed practice. This role is especially suited to those working towards their UKSBA competencies.

Across London position: We are looking for someone with experience in designing, implementing and embedding person centred assessment and intervention in line with Positive Behaviour Support approaches. Your energy, enthusiasm, drive for quality, excellent communication skills and track record of getting things done are needed. In return you will get a rewarding career opportunity in an organisation that prides itself on allowing people to live the life they want as well as being a highly regarded London provider.

Key Responsibilities

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Deliver specialist assessments and interventions for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

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Support the PBS Lead in embedding best practice across services.

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Provide guidance, coaching and training to operational colleagues.

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Work in partnership with families, professionals and stakeholders.

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Champion person-centred approaches that reduce restrictive practice.

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Promote community inclusion and opportunities for individuals to thrive.

Requirements

* Hold a formal qualification in Positive Behaviour Support or related discipline

* Sound understanding of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, including those with complex health and mental health needs.

* Proven experience conducting functional behaviour assessments and implementing PBS strategies.

* Competence in data analysis to inform behaviour support planning and monitor quality-of-life outcomes.

* Experience of supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism who have complex support needs.

* Experience of working in environments using psychological approaches and trauma-informed support.

* Experience of implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), assessment models, sensory integration approaches, and an understanding of the experiences and viewpoints of families and support staff.

* Experience of developing strong, respectful relationships with individuals and families.

* Experience of using functional assessment and developing PBS strategies.

* Experience of leading and coaching teams to implement techniques and strategies that embed person-centred working.

* Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.

* Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

* Flexibility to adapt approaches based on the individual needs of the people supported.

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